Things to Do
Food to Eat
Buddy's Pizza
When in Detroit, you have to try Detroit style pizza! Buddy's is a local staple founded on Detroit’s Eastside. Detroit style pizza is a crispy square deep dish crust covered in toppings and Wisconsin brick cheese all layered under strips of tomato sauce. It's a must-try when in the area!
Leo's Coney Island
Coney Island is a type of diner in the Detroit area. What makes Coney Islands stand out from other diners are the unique chili and the Coney dog -- a hot dog topped with chili, mustard, and chopped onions. We recommend the Coney dog, a cup of chili (no beans), the chicken finger pita, any of the Greek specials, or an omelette at any time of day!
Places to Go
95th Annual Romeo Peach Festival
The Romeo Peach Festival takes place from Thursday, September 3 through Labor Day, Monday, September 7. Events include various art exhibitions and craft shows, carnival rides, a Labor Day parade, and plenty of peaches! A full list of activities can be found on their website.
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation & Greenfield Village
The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation is a collection of historic pieces including significant presidential artifacts, nostalgic pieces of modern history, and of course, travel. Some of the most notable pieces include the presidential limousine of John F. Kennedy, Abraham Lincoln's chair from Ford's Theatre, and the Rosa Parks bus. Greenfield Village is home to a collection of significant American buildings including the Wright Brothers' bicycle shop and Thomas Edison's laboratory. You can even drive a Model T -- a Detroit classic!
Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA)
The DIA's art collection is among the top six in the United States, with more than 65,000 works. Notable works include Vincent van Gogh's Self-Portrait with Straw Hat, the Nut Gatherers by William-Adolphe Bouguereau, and most notably, the Detroit Industry Murals by Diego Rivera, 27 fresco murals depicting the industries of Detroit in the interior courtyard of the museum.
Motown Museum
The home of Hitsville USA! This is the studio where some of the most renowned Motown artists recorded your favorite music, including the Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, the Temptations, and the Jackson 5.
Stony Creek Metropark
Stoney Creek Metropark is a great place to experience the natural beauty of Michigan. The lake is surrounded by beaches, hiking trails, and picnic areas. You can head to the Nature Center to learn more about Michigan Wildlife, set up a tee time on it's scenic golf course, or try your hand at a round of disc golf! Boat and bike rentals are available.
Detroit Tigers Baseball Game
The Detroit Tigers will be hosting the Minnesota Twins on Labor Day, Monday, September 7. See the iconic views of the Downtown Detroit skyline while enjoying America's pastime!
Frankenmuth
Frankenmuth is known as Michigan's "Little Bavaria." Founded by German settlers, this quaint town is known for its family-style fried chicken dinners. Frankenmuth is also home to the world's largest Christmas store: Bronner's. Open 360 days a year, Bronner's has an endless supply of every ornament you can imagine, a forest of artificial trees, and countless decorations!